Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Cascades, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Cascades

$2,560/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cascades is $2,560 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $660 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cascades

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cascades rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cascades, VA

Average rent prices in Cascades have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cascades, VA

Rent prices in Cascades vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cascades is $2,370, whereas a house costs $3,122. 1-bedroom apartments in Cascades run $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,325.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,912

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,450

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,050

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

16%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,912

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cascades, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cascades, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cascades and Boyds by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cascades

Median rent price$2,560
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cascades, VA is 15% lower than the median rent in Boyds, MD.

Discover rentals in Cascades, VA

20966 Martingale Sq - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Potomac Lakes townhouse for rent in Cascades

Residential Lease, STERLING, VA

20966 Martingale Sq, Cascades, VA 20165

3 beds

3 baths

$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
20864 Pitt Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Potomac Lakes townhouse for rent in Cascades

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,050

Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
46214 Wales Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Potomac Lakes townhouse for rent in Cascades

Residential Lease, STERLING, VA

46214 Wales Ter, Cascades, VA 20165

3 beds

3 baths

$3,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
46670 Cavendish Sq - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Potomac Lakes townhouse for rent in Cascades

Residential Lease, STERLING, VA

46670 Cavendish Sq, Cascades, VA 20165

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Cascades, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cascades rental market.

How much is rent in Cascades?

The average rent in Cascades is $2,560 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cascades?

Average rent prices in Cascades have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Cascades rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cascades is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cascades?

To comfortably afford rent in Cascades, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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